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An enjoyable tour. Packed lunches would have been preferable. Stopping at restaurants tends to lead to the waste of time which would have been better spent in the day’s destinations.
Altering the route taken from Gyor to Tata would be an improvement. The one followed on our trip was on a rather dull road which was used by a lot of heavy lorries.
The approach to and ride into Cesky Krumlov was impressive, as was the tour of the town itself. The cycle ride through Vienna and that along the Danube from Esztergom were also very good.
The group leader was very good. Jan is very knowledgeable and a very easy person to get along with.
I read all previous reviews before booking and they were all useful information – if you are planning this trip I suggest you do likewise.
I booked this as the dates suited me but we had a bird-watching expert and it was interesting to be part of a group some of whom were ‘on a mission’. Despite the specialism I don’t feel that we ‘non-birders’ missed out on anything and our guide also pointed out animals, gave information on culture, geography, etc.
All in all a well paced trip and having two nights at each place meant less pressure to pack up every morning.
So many, others have described them, I think the sunsets at Tortuguero took some beating and SAvegre was my favourite lodge.
Guillermo certainly had his work cut out, a very diverse group, several of us fell ill at various points and he coped well. I think we tried his patience at times but he mostly stayed in good humour. He explained all the options and his recommendations for optional trips were pretty good too. He also gave us some extra treats like taking us to meet his friend who had a horse ranch and showed us his favourite horse in action (as a horse-lover this was lovely). I can't speak for the bird-watchers but he seemed to know his stuff and spotted lots of birds. He also held a meetingmost evenings to talk over the daily 'list' of birds seen,
Just do it, I'm 50-something, overweight and very unfit, and I coped with it. Do go swimming at La Fortuna, do go on the suspension bridges walk (I'm not good with heights but it was very solid and a superb view), do support the turtle museum at Tortuguero. Definitely tell the guide if you aren't well - several of us were poorly at the same time and our guide took us to a pharmacy, explained our problems and negotiated a good deal on medicines.
Another great trip with Exodus and superb guide, Edward. Beautiful scenery, good walks and the food on the trip was excellent.
So many amazing moments throughout the trip.
Edward was very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and a good sense of humour, even if he did laugh at his own jokes.
Take walking boots, even although Sketchers were fine!
Absolutely fabulous, hotel,food,company and guide. Every walk was picturesque (regardless of steps ). The hotel staff were excellent . our first time with Exodus but looking to book again.
Walking on paths that no one could see and ascending Vesuvius,.
Very good and thoughtful of every person on the trip.
We found our camelback water carriers very useful rather than filling bottles of water as we used a lot in the heat. And leave room for lovely evening meal and endless wine when you get back.
A sympathetically organised and planned walking holiday – a clear rapport between Exodus and the family who owned the hotel which meant a very comfortable and relaxed environment to stay in.
Challenging enough walks for inexperienced walkers but our guide’s careful management meant everyone stuck together and no-one fell by the way side.
I think walking into the nature reserve between Amalfi and Ravello and not initially seeing the waterfall but feeling the cool mist on my hot back and turning to see it. I think that has to be number one. However, walking around the rim of Vesuvius really made the adrenalin flow for me - I don't have much of a head for heights, but our guide Paul made me feel I could do it and I did!
Paul was a superb leader, he helped us bond as a group. He constantly told us what a fit group we were and how well we walked together, this meant we felt we could achieve and wanted to stick together. He socialised with us and took trouble to make sure no-one was treated as a favourite and everyone got equal time. We trusted his judgement and he paced us well.
Be prepared to be hooked on walking if you haven't done it before.
One of the best holidays ever. It was a wonderful mixture of walking – where the scenery was different on every hike and incredibly unspoilt, eating beautiful authentic Spanish food , experiencing Andalusian culture and still having time to relax by the pool surrounded by magnificent views. The Cortijo Rosaria was a wonderful place to stay – the staff did everything to make our holiday special, with a surprise Flamenco event at the end of the week.
This is difficult as so many of the walks were memorable - but maybe the last two walks were the most outstanding - to Sierra de Grazalema National Park and the El Chorro gorge. The views were stunning. Seville was also a beautiful city to visit especially with all the Jacaranda trees in blossom , and although we only had a day, there was time to see the palace , cathedral and to have a ride in a horse drawn carriage.
Alexis was a brilliant group leader. He was extremely knowledgeable and made all the walks interesting and fun. He was caring and courteous and always checked how the itinerary could be improved to ensure everyone had the best time. Nothing was ever too much trouble - he is a great asset to Exodus.
Although it's very touristy do take the horse drawn carriage - it's good fun and if time is short it provides an opportunity to see other attractions. The weather was a surprise - unseasonally hot so if going do pack a range of clothes , may have to be prepared for the unexpected.
This is a great trip with short flight times from the UK. There are lots of quite rough rocky paths and for most people boots would be a good option. Some quite long descents on loose stony paths.
Coastal walk is spectacular and ends at a great place for swimming!
Great local leader with extensive knowledge.
Local flora seems friendly to wearing shorts. Lucc is a very quite place with very basic rooms, maybe take a book or some music! Its pretty easy to self navigate to Soller from Palma (or there airport) as the local bus service is good although it doesn't run late in the evening.
Although the volcanoes are the focus of this trip, it also includes beautiful islands, great beaches and good food. The volcanoes are not predictable but whether they perform or not there is still lots to see.
The highlight was seeing red lava flowing from Etna after Alessandro had led us on an extra evening hike because he knew she was erupting. We felt virtually alone on the mountain in contrast to the hundreds that had climbed Stomboli the day before.
Alessandro shows his love of his islands and the volcanoes and his wish to share all this with the group. He went out of his way to give us the best experience and also to organise activities for the free time we had. His local knowledge of the area, the people and in particular the volcanoes made the trip run smoothly.
The volcanoes are very dusty/sandy so consider goggles or mask if you have any concerns about asthma or have sensitive eyes or need to wear contact lenses. Some are provided on Stromboli but may not fit very well. Gaiters are also very useful on the Stromboli evening hike.
A wonderful week walking in a beautiful area which is relatively unknown. The group got on very well and we had great fun in the evenings after a solid day of walking. Our leader was inspirational with a really good sense of humour. The accomodation and food was excellent.
There were many memorable moments.
Jose Miguel is a great leader. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the flora and fauna and he seems well prepared for any eventuality. He inspires confidence and he has a unique sense of humour which kept us entertained from the airport pick to the end of the week. No request was too much trouble.
The walks are as described ie moderate/challenging. All in our group managed them well despite it being unseasonably warm.
This was my first Exodus trip and highly recommended. The cycling was fantastic, the scenery was amazing, the food was fantastic, and the group all had a great laugh together. For anyone looking to island hop the coast of Croatia, this is the trip to do. (And the ice cream is delicious!)
The long descending coastal roads with awe-inspiring scenery on every side, the smell of lavender, and the bloom of wildflowers as far as the eye can see.
Ana was a fantastic group leader - organised, knowledgeable, experienced, liked a laugh, and didn't make anyone feel left behind. With Ana, you're in safe hands!
You often need to decide at the outset whether you want to attempt the "challenging" sections of the route or take the support vehicle. Everyone should be able to complete the whole route, and even if you have to get off and push the bike, the scenery is often well worth slowing down for.